How To Start The Downswing Like The Pros | Lower Body Separation
3 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2021–2022
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains starting the downswing from the lower body, using lead foot pressure.
Why golfers recommend it
- Open face and chicken wing
- Really helped learn to fire hips
- Lead foot pressure, legs power
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
3 comments from Reddit
u/FrazzleMacker 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any advice for a med/high handicapper?”
This video I saw on this subreddit before is what really helped me learn to fire the hips. Hope it helps you too! ▶ this video I also strongly echo viewing Mike benders material. He has a great jnstagram page with daily videos! He is a bit complex to start, but stick with him and you will learn a TON of information about the golf swing, and learn to improve your own too.
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u/CornfedTurtle 2021 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any pointers folks?”
Dude you are so close! You have a great turn back and you have a good move. The issue is don’t separate to start the downswing. You need to give your lower body more time to turn through impact. ▶ this video So your lack of separation is causing everything to turn early, which pushes your arms out early and you get outside of plane. Separating will allow you to start turning the lower body, while keeping the …
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u/smurfymcsmurth 2022 · r/GolfSwing · in “Swing advice/Drills”
The first part of your downswing should be shifting force into your lead foot. It looks like you're much too active with your arms and your lower body is just kind of along for the ride. When you swing with your legs you'll get more power and more consistency since your arms just have to guide the golf club once the legs provide the power. ▶ this video
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